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Middle College High School Summit January 23, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. USC Center Address:

1800 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Classroom E

Attendees: Attendee List (p.2) Please bring: Promotional materials (bring 20), MCHS Progress Report form (on web site), MCHS Amendment

Request form (on web site)

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Coffee & pastries

Barbara Illowsky

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. “Philosophical Shift” Barry Russell

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Mid-year Progress Report form Amendment Request form

Jo Glenn

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Discussions Eric Reed – tablet demo

Share an effective practice College textbook purchases

Grant fund uses SB 1316 (into effect on 1/11/13) - dropping to 180

minutes

12:00 – 12:45 p.m. Break, Working Lunch

12:45 – 2: 30 p.m. Discussions - continued

2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Next steps

Barbara Illowsky

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wrap-up Barbara Illowsky

Attendee List Cañada College Jen Buchanan (in place of Jan Roecks) College of San Mateo Susan Estes College of the Canyons Diane Stewart Contra Costa College Eric Reed Grossmont College Sharon Neumann Moreno Valley College Julio Gonzalez Reedley College Adelfa Lorenzano San Bernardino Valley College Susan Gasca San Diego City College Randy Barnes San Joaquin Delta College Sherry Balian Santa Ana College Claudia Flint, Sara Lundquist West Hills – Lemoore College Debbie Muro, Victor Rosa (in place of Dave Bolt) West Valley College Joe McDevitt, Victoria Hindes, Herlisa Hamp California Dept. of Education Joe Radding (Director of Intersegmental Relations)

Carolyn Hamilton (Ed. Prog. Consultant, College Prep. & Postsecondary)

Chancellor’s Office Barry Russell (Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs) Jo Glenn Barbara Illowsky

If you do not have the CDE CDS number: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/ds/

http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/as/appchecklist.asp

MCHS Grant Objectives from RFA:

1. Establish a high school on a community college campus. Obtaining a California Department of Education high

school code number is required.

2. Demonstrate effectiveness in recruiting at-risk students into the MCHS program.

3. Develop collaborative processes between the high school district and community college district for MCHS student

selection, curriculum development, supportive services and common and specific administrative jurisdiction.

4. Establish and utilize a broad-based advisory board (i.e., community members, administration, faculty, staff).

5. Develop and enroll MCHS students in courses required for a high school diploma.

6. Develop and enroll MCHS students in courses applicable towards an AA/AS degree (including the AA-T and AS-

T), vocational certificate or transfer preparation.

7. Graduate 90 percent or more of the enrolled students from high school.

8. Explicitly incorporate recommendations 2.2, 2.4, and 2.5 (see below), from the Student Success Task Force in

support of the academic success of MCHS students.

a. 2.2: Require all incoming community college students to: (1) participate in diagnostic assessment and

orientation and (2) develop an education plan.

b. 2.4: Require students whose diagnostic assessments show a lack of readiness for college to participate in a

support resource, such as a student success course, learning community, or other sustained intervention,

provided by the college for new students.

c. 2.5: Encourage students to declare a program of study upon admission, intervene if a declaration is not

made by the end of their second term, and require declaration by the end of their third term in order to

maintain enrollment priority.

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/si/ds/

http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/eo/as/appchecklist.asp

MCHS Summit - Effective Practice Sharing

Cañada College Common Core writing “boot camp” at the start of fall semester, instead of the “normal” American literature unit

College of San Mateo Close relationship between high school and college instructors Early Alert program

College of the Canyons Freshmen take their computer class in the university center and then have their counseling class there. Freshmen stay mostly in their MCHS building.

Contra Costa College Tutoring Lunch for high school and college instructors to get together and talk

Grossmont College Internship program: http://middlecollege.guhsd.net/

San Joaquin Delta College Delta College counselor for MCHS partially funded grant

Santa Ana College Grant pays the college so that there is a 100% counselor for MCHS Became an all-AVID school in 2004. Start AVID in 9th grade. Tweak AVID to MCHS. Since becoming all-AVID, the percent of MCHS graduates going to college after high school graduation has gone up significantly.

West Hills – Lemoore NOTE: charter high school http://www.lmchs.com Friday Collaboration: staff stay each Friday for a teacher presentation. This is NOT a staff meeting, but professional development. Friday Project Day: one Friday per month, students stay until 3 pm and do projects.

West Valley We saw that many of our Middle College students struggled with their writing and wanted a way to support our writers. We created a Writer’s Boot Camp that runs the week prior to the start of Middle College classes. I was hoping to have 7 -10 students this first time out.....32 students enrolled this last summer. It is taught by our MC English teacher. MC provides snacks and prizes to make it a fun and enriching learning environment. All the evaluations were very positive. It ran Monday – Thursday, 9am – 11:30. The last day we had a “party” and the students presented a piece of their writing.

http://middlecollege.guhsd.net/

http://www.lmchs.com/

SURVEY RESULTS: CAÑADA COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

MC is a program for SUHSD 11th and 12th graders that enables students to earn their diplomas while taking college classes at the same time, allowing students to save money and time once in college. Middle College provides a supportive pathway to college Students transition to college while still in high school – in a flexible and supportive environment. The high school curriculum includes the Career and College Readiness class – students learn: organizational and study skills, and time management strategies how to work with professors how to apply to college to create an individualized post-secondary plan for success after high school

Students from all four comprehensive high schools participate, taking half their courses from high school teachers at the college campus, and taking the rest of their courses from the vast selection available at Cañada College. While students are closely supervised each day through their contact in daily classes with the high school teachers, they also have the chance to “spread their wings” and take advantage of the wide array of college offerings as well.

Middle College is ideal for mature students who like being challenged but who perhaps are not meeting their full potential in the traditional high school environment. Students who are a bit more independent, who perhaps are not attracted to all the social opportunities of high school thrive at Middle College. All graduates receive diplomas from their “home” school in the Sequoia district and can continue to participate in school activities, such as sports, dances, and graduation ceremonies.

• What subjects the high school teachers teach Juniors: English 3, U.S. History, College and Career Readiness;

Seniors: English 4, Economics/Government, College and Career Readiness • Offer AP at MCHS? No • Type of priority registration for students All MC students complete SEP with MC advisors in conjunction with college counselors, giving them

third priority when registering (after EOPS/DSPS/CalWORKs/Veterans/Foster Youth and returning college students with current SEP with college)

• How students take their PE classes

college PE classes • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

Holistic evaluation that includes family interview, attendance record, transcript evaluation (track or close to on track for graduation in terms of courses required and units remaining to be earned), letters of recommendation (from two teachers, guidance advisor, administrative vice principal), personal statement, and college placement test Targeted recruitment to 10th grade students who place high basic to advanced on ELA CST and are currently not served in honors/ICAP or AVID classes, who show discrepancy between grades and

potential (based on test scores and teacher feedback), who are underrepresented in college and first-generation college-bound.

• Do students go back to original hs for sports? Yes, as well as for dances, performing arts (music and drama productions), cheerleading, home high school graduation ceremony (MC also has own ceremony, but diploma comes from home high school)

COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

The students in Middle College are high potential juniors and seniors who have not lived up to perceived expectations and potential as a high school student. These students are often creative and independent thinkers, artistically talented, sometimes gifted in one area, such as music, art or computers, but are generally not connected to the typical high school scene. They may have relatively high scores on standardized tests, but their grades and behavior may not reflect this academic potential. They may be students whose attendance and rate of course completion is poor. Although students selected for Middle College may have attendance problems, they will not exhibit extreme discipline problems and will demonstrate the potential maturity to cope with the relative freedom of the Middle College environment.

A segment of the Middle College population has done well in high school, yet feel that their educational needs are best met on a community college campus. They have opportunities to take classes that meet their career or college interests, they're surrounded by individuals who are motivated to attend college, and they're given the responsibilities of a college student.

• What subjects the high school teachers teach Senior English, Junior English, Econ, Government, History, Study Skills

• Offer AP at MCHS? No • Type of priority registration for students

Continuing students register based on number of units earned. • How students take their PE classes COLLEGE PE classes • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

Students are recommended for admission by teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents. Other application procedures include student testing for writing, CSM math and English placement tests, an informational meeting with parents/guardians, and interviews with students and parents/guardians.

• Do students go back to original hs for sports? Yes

COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

Academy of the Canyon Students are students in grades 9-12 who are seeking a smaller and more focused learning environment. They demonstrate a sincere desire and interest in completing high school and continuing on to postsecondary education. Roughly 78% of AOC students complete high school and remain at College of the Canyons for one year after high school before transferring to a Cal State or UC to begin their junior year. Students are enrolled in between 4 and 11 units of college course work each semester. Most students conclude their high school careers with a minimum of 30 college units completed

• What subjects the high school teachers teach

English grades 9-12, Honors English 10-12 Modern Civilizations, Honors Modern Civilizations U.S. History, Honors U.S. History Economics, Honors Economics American Government, Honors American Government Algebra 1A/B, Algebra II A/B, Geometry A/B, Honors Algebra II/Trig Biology A/B, Chemistry A/B, Honors Chemistry A/B Advisement 11-12, Advisory 9th 10 th grade seminar Electives: Health, Film as literature, Mythology, Virtual Enterprise, Human Rights, Geography, CA History, Contemporary American Problems,History of Sports Culture in America, Beginning programming A/B, Yearbook, and Student Government (ASB)

• Offer AP at MCHS? No – only Honors curriculum at grades 10th -12th for English/Social Studies and Algebra (any grade) • Type of priority registration for students Special admit (students register, generally, on the first day) • How students take their PE classes 9th and 10th grade take PE at the College (no High School PE classes). • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

The majority of the students are recruited from the 8th grade and begin their MCHS careers in 9th grade. However, incoming 10th, 11th, and 12th grades are encouraged to apply and are accepted as space permits. All applicants, incoming 9-12 may meet some but not all of the following criteria:

Under-represented and under-served pop High potential, low performing 1st generation College of the Canyons Minimum GPA of 2.0 If ELA , Level IV score basic or above in Eng /Math on STAR • Do students go back to original hs for sports? No

CONTRA COSTA COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

Middle College High School (MCHS) at Contra Costa College is a college preparatory school established in 1989, starting with just 60 students, a collaboration between the West Contra Costa College Unified School District (WCCUSD) and Contra Costa College (CCC). The program was structured to provide successful, challenging, and meaningful experiences for students identified as having high ability but who were not reaching their potential. Today among the secondary schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District., Middle College ranks at the top for STAR test scores and attendance. We became a national No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School in 2006. In 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011 we were listed as a Bronze award winner among the best high schools in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. In 2009 Middle College High School received recognition as a California Distinguished School. Today Middle College High School has a population of 288 students that roughly mirrors the diversity of our district. This small size allows eliminates the anonymity students feel in a large traditional high school setting.


Freshman Biology, Beginning Algebra, Geometry, English 1-4, Expository Writing, Spanish 1-4, Geography, World History, US History, Government, Economics, Early College Seminar, SAT Prep, High School Internship, Leadership, Career Guidance

• Offer AP at MCHS? No • Type of priority registration for students

Students receive registration windows with the general population based on the number of units completed. This process is currently under review by the college.

• Use of contract college classes

Yes - varies by semester, generally as an expansion of the college schedule which is later institutionalized. In the past this has included Physics, Physics Lab, Intermediate Algebra, Trigonometry


MCHS offered or college PE classes - Both • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

High potential students with factors that put them at risk. Students with discipline or unexplained attendance issues are generally not accepted. Students with Below or Far Below Basic in CST ELA are generally not accepted. Students with Far Below Basic in CST Math are generally not accepted. Risk factors may include: First in family to attend college, bullying, divorce or other family changes, sharp and recent decrease in GPA.

• Do students go back to original hs for sports? Yes

GROSSMONT COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

"College capable & seeking academic challenge, Involved in community/volunteer services, Able to work independently. Passionate about intellectual or artistic endeavors, Independent, creative thinkers, Seeking an enriched educational environment, Often dissatisfied with the traditional high school, Planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year university"


English, Social Science, Critical Thinking/College Readiness, Internship • Offer AP at MCHS? No • Type of priority registration for students

Early registration for two college classes • How students take their PE classes

College pe classes • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

Application & family interview

• Do students go back to original hs for sports? Yes MORENO VALLEY COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

Student Profile This program is designed to create positive futures for students who could be characterized by the following statements. The Middle College students * Have the academic ability to succeed in an educational environment * May have academic achievements below their academic abilities * May be struggling in the traditional comprehensive high school setting * May drop out of or fail to graduate from school * May come from families without a tradition of post-secondary education * Seek alternatives to their current situation * Want to develop their ability to think creatively and to apply learning and critical thinking to their lives and the community


English and Social Studies • Offer AP at MCHS? No • Type of priority registration for students

Priority Group III

• How students take their PE classes MCHS offered or college PE classes: College provides Shadow classes

• Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

Students must demonstrate academic potential, through their academic records and test scores and be at risk.

• Do students go back to original hs for sports? Yes REEDLEY COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

Students who attend Reedley Middle College high school have the opportunity to choose one of two pathways: Agricultural Business and Business Administration. The decision to be


Geometry, Agricultural Biology, English 9, Physical Education, Spanish 1 • Offer AP at MCHS?

No • Type of priority registration for students

None, students are registered as High School Enrichment students • How students take their PE classes PE is a high school course, college facilities are used. • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

Acceptance is based on test scores, attendance records, and current class offerings. • Do students go back to original hs for sports? Yes SAN BERNADINO VALLEY COLLEGE • Number of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, number of seniors, number of h.s. served

The MOU between the college and school district restricts the maximum number of students to 200 Sophomores through Seniors who may participate in the concurrently enrolled portion of the site. Freshmen = 75-80 – pulling from 9 Middle Schools. These students will be enrolled as a PRE-MCHS cohort – differentiated from those 10th through 12th grade students participating on college life. Sophomores = 75-80 Juniors = 55-65 – Numbers in this year are flexible, depending on students returning, and openings in program. Seniors = 40-50 (new seniors are not accepted) # of high schools recruited from = 5, all within the SBCUSD physical boundaries.

• Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

MCHS offers students who demonstrate high academic potential, but are not currently meeting their full potential, an opportunity to achieve academic and career goals by providing high school classes combined with college classes in a challenging, supportive, and motivating college setting. 80% of students are considered “targeted” – 1.8 – 3.0 GPA, with mid-range and higher test scores. 20% of students are considered “high achievers” – greater than a 3.0 GPA, with mid-range and higher test scores.


English: taught each year Math: Geometry, Algebra II, Trig/PreCalc and Statistics are offered. Students are required to take math at the high school through their junior year. Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physiology. Students are required to take science at the high school through their junior year. AVID: required each year History: World History for all sophomores, no history in junior year, Gvt/Econ in senior year. Elective: SAT Prep, Journalism

• Type of priority registration for students

The Academic Senate approved Priority Category “E” for MCHS students, which is defined as “Students enrolled the previous semester at the college and who have completed 0-14.9 units The Vice President of Student Life is revisiting this with the senate this semester, in hopes that a higher priority can be approved, as well as the ability to receive a higher priority once the students units pass the 14.9. However, this is yet to be determined.

• Use of contract college classes

Not at this time. However, the college is pursuing possible scenarios which would allow them (college) to offer particular classes to students – in particular, those classes that are required by the school district to fulfill high school graduation requirements (history, PE, fine arts, and language). The college is investigating both Apportionment and Non-apportionment solutions.


Since students enter as sophomores, they typically come in with one year of PE. Their remaining PE required units are taken at the college – there is no PE teacher at MCHS.


Application screening includes: Test scores: CST results for three years. Minimum of 325 on BOTH English and Math (Algebra I). Transcript review: Reviewed for successes/deficiencies. Must be “Geometry-ready.” GPA to apply: Minimum of 1.8 GPA (High School).

80% of students meet the screening criteria listed above. These students are recruited through assemblies and letters.

20% of the accepted students may have GPA’s above 3.0 – categorized as High Acheivers. These students are NOT recruited by MCHS. Normally, high achievers hear by word of mouth, referrals from current or previous students or news items. Attendance: Minimum of 92% for current and/or previous year. Discipline: Reviewed for suspensions and/or referrals. Interview: Both student and parent/guardian are interviewed. The above having been said, the college and school district are discussing modifications to more closely align to the AVID description of the student for the basic 80% of students - so what is listed above may be different next year. Screening for the 9th grade PRE-MCHS cohort for next year have not yet been finalized.

• Do students go back to original hs for sports?

Yes, our students may go back to their home high school for sports. Each year, MCHS signs a sports agreement with each of the home high schools, fulfilling the states sports requirement. Outcome: We have discovered that in most instances, the combination of college and high school classes along with sports at another site do not do well. In the vast majority of instances, the college grades suffered. Participation is discouraged, and student records are checked carefully, including their college classes before permission is given. One requirement for permission to be given, is that students may NOT miss class for practice, and permission is only given to miss classes for actual games/matches on an individual basis. Students typically bring in the sports schedule and sit down with the principal to review.

SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

San Diego City Middle College (CMC) currently serves continuation high school students attending jointly with Garfield High School in the San Diego Unified School District. Students attending the Middle College program earn 5 ½ college units each semester in courses in the School of Business and are able to utilize the CMC Learning Center, providing tutorial assistance from peer mentors four days a week during the fall and spring semesters. In addition, tutoring services are available for program alumni who continue their studies at San Diego City College after graduation from high school.


All required high school subjects. College faculty teach Business 90A: Learning Skills; Business 90B: Work Success; Business 90C: Business Internship Seminars; and Business 90D: Workplace Competencies.

• Offer AP at MCHS?


None. Courses are identified in class schedule as targeted toward high school students. • How students take their PE classes

PE classes offered at Garfield High School.


Students are selected through application and interview process by Garfield High School. • Do students go back to original hs for sports?

N/A SAN JOAQUIN DELTA COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

The mission of Middle College High School at San Joaquin Delta College is to provide a supportive, academically challenging environment for high ability underachieving youth, or youth with circumstances that would hinder their academic performance at a traditional high school. MCHS enables students to experience a high quality college preparatory high school education with direct access to college and the ultimate goal of graduating with a high school diploma and 30 to 60 college transferable units and/or an associate degree. The student population of Middle College High School at San Joaquin Delta College reflects and values the ethnic diversity of the Lodi Unified School District. Factors considered in determining student eligibility follow.

Student demonstrates academic potential: • Average or above test scores in reading, language, and math • 2.5-3.5 middle school GPA or high school GPA 2.0, or above. • College potential with support • Desire and commitment to making education a priority • Ability to make mature choices and succeed in an innovative high school program on a college campus.

Students meeting one or more of the following are targeted and strongly encouraged to apply: • First in family to attend college • Historically underserved in 4-year colleges • Low income • Special circumstances including but not limited to at risk of not performing to potential in a large high school setting.


English 9, 10, 11 & 12; Geometry, Algebra II & Pre-Calculus; Biology & Chemistry; World History, U.S. History & Government/Economics AVID 9, 10, 11 & 12; Journalism; Academic Decathlon; Physical Education; Academic Success Center



Our students receive a registration date & time, or priority registration, in accordance with the guidelines established by San Joaquin Delta College


All 9th grade students are enrolled in high school physical education. Students complete their second year of required PE credit either at the college or at the high school or a combination of both a semester of high school PE and one or two college PE courses.


The majority of all new students enter MCHS as freshmen. Freshmen complete an application and go through an interview. Criteria/points are provided for the application as follows: First in Family to Attend College Historically Underserved at 4 Year Institutions Depth of answer and Grammar/Quality of answer to two questions Teacher Recommendation CST Scores English/Math Attendance GPA (highest point provided to 2.5 to 3.5) Each application is reviewed by at least 2 staff members and scores are averaged The added criteria/points from the Interview are: Interview Residing in the LUSD attendance area Delta staff member’s student


N/A

SANTA ANA COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

Middle College High School is an Early College High School, providing a small, rigorous learning environment and an opportunity to get a head start on their college coursework through dual enrollment at Santa Ana College. Following the guidelines of the Middle College National Consortium, we enroll students who have academic potential (based on GPA and CST scores), but may not be working to their fullest potential. We enroll 80 students for the freshmen class each year and utilize the following to prioritize enrollment:

8th grade students who have demonstrated adequate proficiency on the 7th grade California Standards Tests in English and Math. (330- 450 scale score)

8th grade students who have demonstrated average success in intermediate school (2.8 – 3.5 GPA by the end of 7th grade)

Students who are first in their family to go to college.

• What subjects the high school teachers teach all core high school requirements except foreign language

• Offer AP at MCHS? Not now, but we will be in the future.

• Type of priority registration for students

Only freshmen get early registration, and only for their first semester. After that there is no priority.


MCHS offers PE in 9th grade; 10th grade and up take it at the college. • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

Application, writing sample, letters of recommendation, good attendance, scant discipline record. Eligibility requirements to apply stated in earlier question.

• Do students go back to original hs for sports? No

WEST HILLS LEMOORE COLLEGE • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

All types of students with emphasis on those in the academic middle. (AVID)

• What subjects the high school teachers teach English, Math, Social Science, Science, Robotics, Academic Decathlon, AVID, Art, Music, PE, Life Skills, Spanish.

• Offer AP at MCHS? No

• Type of priority registration for students None

• How students take their PE classes Both MCHS offered or college PE classes

• Criteria for acceptance into MCHS Lottery

• Do students go back to original hs for sports? No

WEST VALLEY • Narratives: type of student in program, blurb about the program

Middle College at West Valley College is an alternative program that offers a special opportunity to students who are seeking a more challenging academic program and who have the social and academic skills to successfully function in college level classes. Students also need to be motivated to do independent research and to report their findings in both oral and written form.

Students selecting and qualifying for the program have generally been dissatisfied with the traditional high school environment and offerings. They are seeking a wider choice of electives and are usually motivated to get an early start on college credits and career exploration. The program is housed entirely on the West Valley College campus, so students are no longer actively involved on their campuses of origin. They do, however, receive a diploma from their original high school, and they are allowed to participate in that school’s graduation ceremonies. Students are enrolled in a weekly in-class high school program AND minimum of six (6) and a maximum of eleven (11) college units per semester. Although not required for the Middle College Program, students may also enroll in one (1) course in the winter and summer sessions.


English 11 (juniors) and 12 (seniors) US History (juniors) Econ (spring)/Government (fall) – seniors



The MC students register the last day of continuing student registration. • How students take their PE classes

college PE classes • Criteria for acceptance into MCHS

1. Minimum of 2.8 2. 2 essays 3. Interview 4. 2 recommendation letters 5. On track to graduate 6. Passed the CAHSEE 7. Minimum of 110 units completed 8. No discipline issues


No, students don’t return to the home school for sports. It really isn’t an option as our MC classes are taught from 12:30 – 3:30 afternoons M –Th. They “red” shirt on WVC teams

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